Fall fitness routine 2025

pictured: non-toxic water bottle / fall nail polish /

School starts this week! This means going back to my fitness routine that fits into the school year schedule. As a parent, we still need to be mindful of the school schedule, even though our kids drive, and are at school during the day. I try to get everything done while my kids are in class so that when they come home, I am free to help them as needed.

I fell off the no sugar wagon this summer. So, in addition to my fitness routine, I need to stop eating foods with added sugars and watch my red meat intake. Other than that, my workouts are roughly the same; although I am trying to add a yoga session for the fall season.

It is important to have a mix of cardio, interval, strength training, core, and stretching each week. This schedule should hopefully give me a good mix of these elements.

Monday: BodyCombat (cardio)

Tuesday: 30 min walk (rest)

Wednesday: Spin (cardio)

Thursday: HIIT (interval cardio)

Friday: Weights and 30 min treadmill (strength and cardio)

Saturday: Yoga (stretching and core)

Sunday: Spin, BodyPump (cardio, strength, core)

I might add a weight session on Wednesday because I feel like I have it loaded at the end of the week. I would like to spread out, or even out, my routine. For now, this is what fits into my fall schedule. If I adjust it, I will update you! What is your fall fitness routine this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: knit top / Chanel nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / Hermes fall nail polish / black sweater / pink earrings / belted tote / black flats / raspberry fragrance / caramel top handle bag / east/west bag / suede boots /

Fall nail polish is starting to arrive! The colors this fall season are dark and evoke traditional fall hues. Later this month we will see what Chanel has to offer for the fall season! Love!

Handbags continue to be logoless and favor quality over brand recognition. Keep investing in beautiful handbags you will love for life.

Suede, chocolate brown, cardigan sweaters, and neutrals are hot for fall. Keep investing in these classic fall pieces! Wondering where to start? Check out my post from earlier this week detailing how to shop your closet for this fall season.

Jo Malone has a new fragrance, and it sounds like dessert! I love a good gourmand. Stay tuned for my upcoming review!

This fall is effortless and chic, stay tuned for fall coverage!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho review

pictured: Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho / nail polish /

Can you tell I have been wearing my Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho edp often? The bottle is getting quite low! I have been wearing Nuits de Noho for years, so I was surprised when I realized I had never reviewed it here on the blog! How did this slip through the cracks?

Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho edp is an unique eau de parfum which has a gourmand undertone on an otherwise fruity floral. This is a complex scent, making it one of my favorite fragrances of all time. The top notes include Mandarin, Bergamot, and Pineapple Leaves. The heart of the fragrance consists of Jasmine and Rosewood. Then the base offers Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.

Don’t let the jasmine scare you! Sometimes jasmine scents can be too sweet, but not with Nuits de Noho. It a very slight part of the heart making the fragrance smooth and beautiful. This is one of my go-to fragrances despite the fact that I typically shy away from jasmine. Love!

The only reason I can think of not reviewing Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho sooner is that I bought my first bottle before I started my blog in 2010. I guess better late than never! haha

I hope you love this edp as much as I do, it is one of my all-time favorites!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy